Hot Weather

The best view of Union Pacific’s massive Davidson Yard is from the Hulen Street Bridge. From five stories above you can see the size and scope of the operation. It is the second largest train yard in Texas.

The difference between a 99° or 100° day can be measured in records, tolerance or sweat. But the question has come up: How do meteorologists decide when it’s this close to go with 99° or 100°? Jeff Jamison explains.

Monday is day 24 of temperatures above 100-degrees in North Texas. Increased usage also increases the likelihood of breakdowns, but the BBB warns that it’s ‘buyer beware’ when it comes to finding a repair company.

On a hot 95 degree Thursday afternoon Sharon Petty tries to get comfortable inside her apartment. “It feels like I’m burning,” says Petty who lives at the Legacy Apartments in White Settlement “I would say it’s about 90 in here.”